The Data-tier Application Framework (DAC Fx) was introduced in SQL Server 2008 R2 as part of an improvement category known as “ Application and Multi-Server Management ” (AMM). It’s a completely new way to manage the handoff of database schemas...

Microsoft is busy preparing the next release of SQL Server Code Name “Denali”. This exciting new release will include improvements that are interesting to developers, DBA’s and business intelligence pros alike, including: Tons of new developer improvements...

Dashboards are a fundamental component of any performance management solution, and SharePoint 2010 PerformancePoint Services provides a rich set of tools and services for building highly interactive dashboard experiences that can help organizations of...

Developers are good at building database applications that collect a lot of data, but what are you doing with all of it? There’s patterns hidden in that data just waiting to be exploited! Did you know that SQL Server 2008 R2 Analysis Services includes...